I received for the 2nd time in just a few hours a call stating that my iCloud account had been compromised. I know it's a scam, but I was rather alarmed that now they are using Apple Inc as their phone ID. Photo included. The scam is illegal I would think, but isn't it extremely illegal to use the Apple name as your phone ID?
iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)
There is a contact link.
Apple Support by e-mail or chat Select your device, Battery, Power and Charging, then Power adapter not working to get a chat option.
marciafromseattle wrote:
The scam is illegal I would think, but isn't it extremely illegal to use the Apple name as your phone ID?
You should probably look up what the law is in your country. I doubt that 'impersonating Apple' (or any company) is a crime.
Unscrupulous, deceptive and depending on the intent it may be fraudulent, however setting caller ID or your email 'from address' is probably not a criminal offence.
Apple have a trademark on the name but that doesn't prevent you or anyone else using the words 'APPLE INC' as you please in your communications.
Thank you Eric. I searched everywhere to contact apple directly but did not find this address. I send my photos.
You are welcome.
I also received phone messages that say that my i cloud has been hacked and to contact apple support. How do I verify that it is not real?
iCloud "Hack"
